An Approach to Family-Centered Electronic Health Records in Pediatrics.

Area of Science:

• Pediatric healthcare innovation
• Health informatics
• Patient engagement strategies

Background:

• Family-centered care is increasingly vital in pediatrics, improving patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Electronic health records (EHR) have evolved, with patient portals enabling greater patient interaction and healthcare agency.
• Opportunities exist within EHR systems to enhance the delivery of family-centered care.

Purpose of the Study:

• To discuss the design of a family-centered electronic health record (EHR).
• To explore the use of a family-centered EHR.
• To optimize the pediatric patient experience through enhanced family-centered care within EHR systems.

Main Methods:

• This perspective discusses the conceptualization and application of family-centered EHR design principles.
• It reviews current EHR functionalities and their potential for adaptation to family-centered care models.
• The discussion focuses on leveraging technology to support family involvement in pediatric healthcare.

Main Results:

• Patient portals within EHRs facilitate a more patient-centered approach.
• EHRs can be designed to actively support family-centered care principles.
• Integrating family-centered features into EHRs can significantly improve the pediatric patient experience.

Conclusions:

• Family-centered care is a crucial component of modern pediatrics.
• Electronic health records present a significant opportunity to advance family-centered care.
• Designing and implementing family-centered EHRs can lead to optimized pediatric patient experiences and improved healthcare delivery.